Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School
82%
Capacity
173
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School
Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 173 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Chris Hackett, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8164th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 48 in West Lancashire.
Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 77 applications for 30 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Tennis, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Lordsgate Drive, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, L40 7RS |
| Headteacher | Chris Hackett |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 173 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.5% |
| School Capacity | 173 / 210 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8164th of 13,686
Nationally
1168th of 2,065
In North West
30th of 48
In West Lancashire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
77
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lordsgate Drive, Ormskirk
West Lancashire, L40 7RS
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